Question 1

i have had tailbone and upper buttock/low back pain when sitting down for 3 months, now having a constant ache in legs, neck, upper back. mris normal?

Accepted Answer

May be soft  tissue: This may be muscular, tendon, bursa and less likely neurologic. You can discuss this with your physician.

Question 2

what is the cause of low back pain, buttock pain, pain in left leg and left knee?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Low back can come from many things: trauma, overuse, degeneration, infection, tumors. You are young, so muscular pain, overuse, or early degeneration is more likely. Buttock pain is commonly associated with low back pain. Leg pain may relate to spine nerves  or be completely different. Knee pain in isolation is probably not from the back.

Question 3

stiff back +buttock pain for the last 3 years now, please help?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle changes : Can help! not smoking, weight control and regular exercise are the key ones.  Modifying activity that  aggravates the back, trying a back support and use of medication if not medically contraindicated can also make a difference.  Physical therapy and injections through pain management may help. Most are treated non operatively.  See your physician prior to starting workouts if out of shape.

Question 4

left lower back, buttock, leg pain 3weeks. 10 days of steriod no help. pain worse when sitting, standing & walking. pain varies, worst in buttock. tried piriformis stretches but increases pain.

Accepted Answer

Sciatica: Sounds like sciatica. Steroids are fine but not the only treatment. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories - Naproxen or Ibuprofen need to be continued. Physical therapy should be tried. Very important to have good mattress as you spend much time lying down. Sometimes stronger pain killers may be used to help stay active. Occasionally back brace helps. If worse, have your doc order imaging.

Question 5

can accutane aggravate herniated disc.can it cause lower back cramping like period cramps? can it cause lower pain back,buttock pain that radiates thr

Accepted Answer

Probably: as it can cause muscle pains, but don't believe it would aggravate herniated disc by itself, you may want to check with your presciber if you can hold the medicine for a while, good luck

Question 6

mri-t12-l1 l4-l5 l5-s1 disk protrusion no nerve impingement or spinal stenosis. left low back buttock leg pain 3 wks. foot cold tingling. worse when sitting standing walking. 10 days steriod no help?

Accepted Answer

Still pinched nerve: What is missing is complete history and in your case, more importantly, your exam. An emg/ncs by Rehab Dr. or Neurologist may show which nerves. MRI performed with flexion/extension films may show different results. MRI not perfect. They are a picture. You are more than a picture.

Question 7

i have knots in l buttock. i have pleaded for trgr.pt, inj to pain mgt. i feel these knots are causing me severe back pain...he wont do them..why?

Accepted Answer

Difference of opinio: Perhaps the doctor had a difference of opinion and is playing with medications .

You might seek another opinion as a different pain doctor .

Prolotherapy may be the better alternative for a more long lasting or permanent relief of pain. 

Visit www.Proloshot.Com to learn about prolotherapy.

Question 8

back pain on the lower right side. pain radiating down right buttock and leg. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

You have sciatica.: Sorry you are suffering from this...There are several common causes of sciatica ranging from sacroiliac to irritation of the spinal nerves from a herniated disk. If your pain does not get better, if numbness affects the crotch, or if you have bowel or bladder difficulty then you need a surgical evaluation, otherwise your primary care provider can take care of getting your sciatica to cool down.

Question 9

severe lower back pain. goes from left side of back, down to left buttock. hurts to sit, when lying down can't get back up. ?

Accepted Answer

Disk problem: Low back pain radiating to the buttock suggests an intervertebral disc bulging or ruptured causing pressure on a nerve root. Most of these improve in a matter of weeks but an MRI of the low back would give more information.

Question 10

does constipation cause back pain and buttock pain?

Accepted Answer

It May: Severe constipation can cause buttock ; back pain. But the reverse is also true.

Some back pain medications can cause constipation. Also, diseases (some quite serious) that affect the colon or pelvic area can cause both buttock/back pain and severe constipation. 

If the pain does not go away long term after your bowels are going again, see your doctor!

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I have had tailbone and upper buttock/low back pain when sitting down for 3 months, now having a constant ache in legs, neck, upper back. mris normal?

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What is the cause of low back pain, buttock pain, pain in left leg and left knee?

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Stiff back +buttock pain for the last 3 years now, please help?

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Left lower back, buttock, leg pain 3weeks. 10 days of steriod no help. pain worse when sitting, standing & walking. pain varies, worst in buttock. tried piriformis stretches but increases pain.

A member asked:

Can accutane aggravate herniated disc.can it cause lower back cramping like period cramps? can it cause lower pain back,buttock pain that radiates thr

A member asked:

Mri-t12-l1 l4-l5 l5-s1 disk protrusion no nerve impingement or spinal stenosis. left low back buttock leg pain 3 wks. foot cold tingling. worse when sitting standing walking. 10 days steriod no help?

A member asked:

I have knots in l buttock. i have pleaded for trgr.pt, inj to pain mgt. i feel these knots are causing me severe back pain...he wont do them..why?

A member asked:

Back pain on the lower right side. pain radiating down right buttock and leg. what could it be?

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Severe lower back pain. goes from left side of back, down to left buttock. hurts to sit, when lying down can't get back up. ?

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Does constipation cause back pain and buttock pain?

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